Getting Started
Overview
GBP Poster helps you turn any blog post into a Google Business Profile update in seconds. Instead of manually copying content and formatting it for GBP, you paste a blog URL, let AI craft the perfect summary, and publish across all your locations with one click.
This guide walks you through the entire setup process, from creating your account to publishing your first post. Most users are up and running in under five minutes.
Creating Your Account
Follow these steps to create your GBP Poster account:
- Visit gbppost.com/signup to open the registration page.
- Enter your full name, email address, and a strong password.
- Click Create Account. You will receive a confirmation email.
- Open the confirmation email and click the verification link to activate your account.
- Log in with your credentials. You will land on your dashboard, ready to connect your Google Business Profile.
Your account starts on the Free plan, which includes 1 location and 4 posts per month. No credit card is required.
Connecting Your Google Business Profile
Before you can publish posts, you need to connect your Google Business Profile account. This allows GBP Poster to post on your behalf.
- From your dashboard, click Connect Google Business Profile.
- Sign in with the Google account that has admin or owner access to your Business Profile.
- Review the requested permissions and click Allow.
- GBP Poster will automatically detect your business locations. Select the ones you want to manage.
For a detailed walkthrough including troubleshooting, see the Connecting Your GBP guide.
Understanding the Dashboard
Once logged in, your dashboard is the central hub for all your GBP posting activity. Here is what you will find:
- Locations panel — Lists all your connected Google Business Profile locations with their current status.
- Create Post area — The main workspace where you paste blog URLs and generate AI summaries.
- Post History — A chronological list of every post you have published, including status and the locations it was sent to.
- Scheduling queue — View and manage upcoming scheduled posts (available on paid plans).
- Account settings — Manage your profile, connected accounts, billing, and plan.
Creating Your First Post
With your account set up and your GBP connected, you are ready to create your first post:
- Navigate to the Create Post area on your dashboard.
- Paste any public blog post URL into the input field. GBP Poster supports WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, and virtually any public page.
- Click Generate Summary. The AI will read your article and craft an engaging, SEO-optimized summary sized for Google Business Profile.
- Review and edit the generated text. Adjust the call-to-action button type (Learn More, Book, Call, etc.) and choose your post type (UPDATE or OFFER).
- Select which location(s) to publish to, then click Publish.
That is it. Your post is now live on your Google Business Profile. You can view it in your Post History at any time.
For more details on post types, character limits, and best practices, see the Creating Posts guide.